Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI
* Based on metro-wide median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Individual counties and properties vary significantly.
Based on 5.34% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on -3.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.
Based on 0.0% population growth. Growing areas indicate economic stability.
Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.
Scores are calculated using real Zillow metro-level home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. This metro score represents area-wide averages; individual counties may vary significantly.
| Verdict | |||||||
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PimaAZ | 1,042,393 | 46 | $338,250 | $1,465 | 5.20% | Hold | View |
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| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
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Mount Vernon, OH Mount Vernon, OH | 67 | $274,616 | $1,441 | 6.29% | Buy | View | |
Chicago, IL Chicago, IL | 67 | $334,512 | $2,049 | 7.35% | Buy | View | |
Rochester, NY Rochester, NY | 67 | $264,771 | $1,490 | 6.76% | Buy | View | |
El Paso, TX El Paso, TX | 67 | $225,516 | $1,504 | 8.00% | Buy | View | |
Lafayette, LA Lafayette, LA | 67 | $193,481 | $1,349 | 8.37% | Buy | View | |
Current Tucson, AZ | 47 | $339,305 | $1,510 | 5.34% | Hold |
The Tucson, AZ metro area scores 47/100, ranking #760 of 894 US metros (top 85%). The 5.34% rent-to-price ratio may require targeting specific counties or creative strategies for positive cash flow. Among 1 counties, Pima shows the strongest investment potential (score: 46). Current metro-wide averages make traditional buy-and-hold investing challenging. Consider house hacking, value-add strategies, or drilling down to specific counties.
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